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• first and then answer the question. first and then answer the question.
• Aid, and I ask for your support. Aid, and I ask for your support.
• Uh, the current situation is... would first be bought by a park owner would first be bought by a park
• balance would first balance would first go<00:57:58.880> to<00:57:59.120> the<00:57
• >> So basically divide the A3. >> So basically divide the A3.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This basically does two things.
• This basically does two things. It it This basically does two things.
• a very specific reason to um basically a very specific reason to um basically do do do three<00:
• from receiving federal assistance to aid from receiving federal assistance to aid in<00:56:30.559
• <01:00:51.440> or that deals with conspiracy to aid or that deals with conspiracy to aid or

Bills: HB0130, HB0147

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, 916, all

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• Andrew, for your first time. Andrew, for your first time.
• for your first time, ma'am. for your first time, ma'am.
• first time on the amendment. first time on the amendment.
• Any others would like a first time? Any others would like a first time?
• First for a second, Representative. Any other members for the first time?

Keywords: 916, all

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• First on the agenda is Senate File 164 from Senator Weber.
• Our first testifier is Kyle Beltramini.
• We continue to look for ways to align the basic needs resource hub with additional basic needs and mental
• colleges and universities the basic colleges and universities the basic needs<00:51:58.960> resource
• their lives as I reflect on my first their lives as I reflect on my first seven<00:57:16.839>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senators, we are going to go to bills first, and then, should time allow, go back to tab one.
• must complete controlled substance prescribing education, and there is an amendment that changes basically
• It will be more for the tissue-based cells used basically in wound dressings. Yes, ma'am.
• It will allow children to get IEPs much earlier, to be first identified earlier, and then to get the
• Michael Emanuel Rainer, a person living with HIV/AIDS and also a client of the AIDS Drug Assistance Program

Bills: S0042, S0196, S0878, S0902, S0914, S1092, S1168, S1340, S1404, S1414, S1684, S1686

Keywords: child protection, medical records, investigation, abuse, neglect, healthcare, Child Protection Team, diagnosis, uterine fibroids, health database, medical research, personal data protection, women's health, clinical laboratory, licensure, healthcare personnel, technologist, technician, medical marijuana, low-THC cannabis

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services met to hear and vote on a series of health, human services, and education-related bills, along with a presentation of the committee’s proposed HHS budget. The budget was described as increasing by more than $2.1 billion over the current base, with major funding highlighted for Medicaid and KidCare, rural health, provider rate increases, child welfare, mental health and substance use, opioid treatment, Alzheimer’s initiatives, cancer research, ADAP, veterans’ services, and IT modernization. Public testimony on the budget focused heavily on AIDS Drug Assistance Program funding and concerns about Department of Health changes affecting access, premium assistance, notice, and continuity of care for people living with HIV/AIDS. Among the bills reported favorably were measures on podiatric medicine and tissue-based products (SB 1092), background screening and clearinghouse procedures (SB 1168), child protective investigations involving specific medical diagnoses and second opinions (SB 42), clinical laboratory personnel licensure standards (SB 878), uterine fibroid data tracking and research (SB 196), medical marijuana treatment center oversight and related health provisions (SB 902), dyslexia and dyscalculia screening and intervention in schools (SB 1340), memory care licensure for assisted living facilities (SB 1404), congenital CMV education materials (SB 1414), Parkinson’s disease registry and related public records exemption bills (SB 1684 and SB 1686), and occupational therapy dry needling licensure standards (SB 914). Several bills were amended before passage, including SB 1092, SB 42, SB 902, SB 1684, and SB 1404. Testimony generally came from professional associations, advocacy groups, and affected stakeholders, with support voiced for most measures. The committee adopted amendments on the floor, heard no opposition during debate on the bills described, and then voted to report each measure favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded in the affirmative on selected bills, and the committee adjourned.

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• Assemblymember Sharp-Collins, who joined this bill on our first day of work.
• This is efficient use of... ...first-trimester unwanted pregnancies.
• Let's talk about what a baby looks like in the first 10 weeks of a pregnancy.
• The San Francisco AIDS Foundation, a co-sponsor, in support. Thank you.
• With a motion from Patel and seconded by Chiuavo, this is our first vote.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 8 and heard a long series of bills, beginning with AB 54 on medication abortion access. The author and supporters, including the Attorney General’s office and reproductive justice advocates, said the bill would protect California’s medication abortion supply chain and shield providers and manufacturers from civil, criminal, and professional liability. Opponents from the California Family Council argued the bill removes safeguards and increases risks. The bill was moved forward on a committee motion. The committee then heard several reproductive and public health measures, including AB 551 to create a pilot program supporting emergency departments in providing reproductive health services, AB 260 to protect medication abortion access and telehealth, AB 309 to remove sunset dates on laws allowing pharmacy syringe sales and lawful possession of sterile syringes, AB 536 to preserve colorectal cancer screening coverage if federal guidelines are challenged, AB 804 to make housing support services a Medi-Cal benefit, AB 594 to address student health insurance billing and transparency, AB 836 to study and expand the midwifery workforce, AB 1418 to collect data on health coverage for eligible employees, and AB 1500 to maintain and expand the abortion.ca.gov information site. Supporters emphasized access, preventive care, workforce shortages, and public health benefits, while opponents raised concerns about abortion, syringe distribution, and the focus of state resources. Most measures were advanced by committee vote, with roll calls showing broad support and a few no votes from members on some bills. The final bill discussed in the transcript was AB 1037, which would update substance use disorder laws to reflect evidence-based, harm-reduction approaches and remove barriers to treatment. The author and supporters described it as a compassionate response to overdose and treatment access problems, while law enforcement opposition argued it would encourage drug use and endanger communities. The transcript cuts off during testimony on AB 1037, so no final committee action on that bill is shown in the provided text.

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• Because we're not near capacity with the first rollout. Thank you so much, Assembly Member Patel.
• Now, this isn't the first time this body has done something like this.
• First, LaFontas, nanny, in support of SB 68. Hi, my name is Ryan. I support SB 68.
• When do we anticipate getting the first batch of data?
• I think it's 2027 that the first batch will be reported, and it has a look-back period.

Summary: The committee heard several health-related measures. SB 27 by Senator Umberg would revise and expand California’s CARE Court by limiting the expansion to people with bipolar I disorder with psychotic features, clarifying the definition of “clinically stabilized,” and narrowing the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Supporters, including behavioral health officials and family members, said the bill would reduce dismissals and better serve people with severe illness; opponents warned the expansion would strain county staffing and housing resources and could undermine voluntary engagement. The bill passed on a do pass motion to the Committee on Public Safety. SB 503 by Senator Weber Pierson would require AI tools used in health care facilities to be identified, monitored, and mitigated for bias when used in clinical decision-making or resource allocation. The author and supporters from Kaiser Permanente and the California Medical Association said the bill would help prevent discriminatory outcomes and improve trust and safety. The committee discussed the need to clarify developer and deployer responsibilities, and the bill passed as amended to Privacy and Consumer Protection. SB 68 by Senator Menjivar would require restaurants to provide written allergen information for the top nine food allergens, with tiered flexibility for smaller establishments. The bill was supported by patients, families, nurses, and allergy organizations, who described severe reactions and the difficulty of relying on verbal disclosures alone. The California Restaurant Association opposed unless amended, seeking broader use of the national model food code and additional liability language. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 403 by Senator Blakespear, which would remove the sunset from the End of Life Option Act; supporters described the law as a compassionate, well-functioning option for terminally ill patients, while faith-based groups opposed it. The bill passed to Judiciary. Later, SB 41 by Senator Wiener was introduced to rein in pharmacy benefit manager practices that steer patients to mail-order pharmacies and reimburse community pharmacies below cost; community pharmacists and several health organizations testified in support, describing pharmacy closures and patient access problems.

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• <00:08:36.560> brought ago when this project was first brought ago when this project was first
• So technically what you're describing is they're not eligible for state aid.
• So technically what you're describing is they're not eligible for state aid.
• So technically what you're describing is they're not eligible for state aid.
• ,<00:29:03.039> um the the block grant, the state aid, um the the block grant, the state aid

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all

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• But first, I want to talk about HCMC.
• aid in constructing uh Target Field. aid in constructing uh Target Field.
• We directed historic amounts in local government aid and county program aid to communities to help reduce
• We directed historic amounts in local government aid and county program aid to communities to help reduce
• safety and emergency response and basic safety and emergency response and basic city<00:14:17.920

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: Senate Tax Committee members presented a tax omnibus bill they said was a bipartisan effort aimed at making life more affordable and responding to federal policy changes they argued are increasing costs and harming Minnesota families, communities, farmers, and businesses. Chair Rest and other senators described the bill as a response to federal cuts to health care and food support, and said it also complements other Senate action on health and human services. Key provisions highlighted included a 12% increase in property tax refunds for homeowners, described as more than $100 million in direct relief; a $2 million provision related to Operation Metro Transit; a new health care sales tax in Hennepin County to replace an expiring local sales tax and help stabilize hospitals such as HCMC and North Memorial, with funds for uncompensated care and facility upkeep; and a social media tax on the largest platforms, which supporters said would raise revenue without affecting Minnesota residents. Senators also emphasized a sustainable aviation fuel credit, framed as a climate and economic development measure that could support in-state production and agricultural feedstocks. Members also discussed agricultural provisions, including lifting the cap on the beginning farmer tax credit extension and updating homestead-related rules, saying these changes would help farm transitions and reflect current conditions. Another property tax change would increase the market value exclusion for disabled veterans. No formal vote was taken in the transcript, but senators said the bill had been passed to the floor and they were waiting for leadership to schedule it, while noting the House had not yet taken similar action.

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• state aid. state aid.
• aid?
• basically when you're awarded building. basically when you're awarded building.
• So, the differentiate differentiated differentiated differentiated aid aid aid would<01:24:56.239>
• Programs like this shouldn't be limited to a first-come, first-served few.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Calls to our first-year students.
• I'll ask the first question.
• time, to have the first significant breakup, or to be balancing finances for the first time and really
• First, a brief introduction. I'm Bill Davis.
• McIntyre first. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Summary: The committee spent much of the meeting hearing presentations on student mental health supports at Central Washington University, Washington State University, the University of Washington, and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges. CWU described high levels of student distress, loneliness, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and basic-needs insecurity, along with a campus-wide holistic well-being model that includes behavioral intervention teams, emergency aid, peer outreach, community partnerships, and a collegiate recovery community. WSU emphasized loneliness, common presenting concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship distress, and the role of housing and residence life, resident advisors, living-learning communities, and coordinated crisis response in identifying and supporting students. UW highlighted prevention and support programs through LiveWell, including alcohol and other drug consultations, confidential advocacy, suicide intervention, student needs navigation, peer health educators, and peer wellness coaches. The community and technical college system reported persistent access barriers, especially for students ages 18 to 24 and those facing housing or food insecurity, and said the legislature-funded mental health pilot at four colleges expanded counseling access, telehealth, and referral pathways, while broader system efforts focus on awareness, telehealth, basic-needs supports, and workforce training in behavioral health fields. Members asked each panel how they gather student feedback, and the institutions said they use surveys, evaluations, and ongoing outreach to students in services. Questions also focused on substance-use and recovery resources, Greek life outreach, and whether colleges have enough licensed mental health staff versus academic advisors; the community college board said not all colleges have licensed mental health providers on staff, and some rely on community contracts or telehealth. The committee also discussed whether counseling services are increasing because of post-pandemic effects or because students are more willing to seek help, with presenters saying both factors likely play a role. The committee then shifted to artificial intelligence in higher education. Washington State University, the University of Washington, Western Washington University, and the community and technical college system described campus AI task forces, governance structures, and efforts to set policies for students, faculty, and staff. Presenters said institutions are requiring course-level AI use statements, promoting ethical and transparent use, expanding access to approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot, and using AI for teaching, research, advising, and administrative support while guarding privacy, equity, and academic integrity. Members raised concerns about deepfakes, bias, student monitoring, and whether AI should be used to screen applications or evaluate student work; presenters said human review remains essential and that some institutions prohibit AI use in hiring or admissions screening. The final presentation, from OSPI, described the statewide rollout of the School Links high school and beyond plan platform under 2023 legislation, saying it will standardize career and college planning across K-12, provide better data and student guidance, and connect students to postsecondary pathways and employers; OSPI said the rollout is underway but current funding only extends through June 30, 2026.

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• we give you County Program Aid.
• we give you County Program Aid.
• Representative Jacob, the shift in County Program Aid—first of all, we have to welcome the fact that
• for the first time in many, many years there was an increase in County Program Aid recently, and we really
• uh first of all we have to welcome Aid uh first of all we have to welcome the<00:48:27.920> fact<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• aids Wyoming in addressing meaningfully aids Wyoming in addressing the<00:49:15.119> long-term
• But basically, Mr.
• clerk please read in the first clerk please read in the first amendment?
• would you like to uh speak to first? would you like to uh speak to first?
• So, who wants to go first?

Keywords: 916, all

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• call first ring, but uh if you the first call first ring, but uh if you don't,<00:09:27.440> you<
• <00:10:08.080> first or you didn't do in that first first or you didn't do in that first first
• closed, I mean, that's one of the first closed, I mean, that's one of the first things<00:16:18.960
• have to do is basically check yes or no. have to do is basically check yes or no.
• you're looking at that aid in the ADT. you're looking at that aid in the ADT.

Keywords: 00:05 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:55 Bridge Improvement Program 18:56 County Priority Projects Program 38:10 Transportation Alternative Program 51:47 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for the first interim meeting of the 2025 Budget Review Committee on Transportation and heard from Bobby Jo Lewis, commissioner of Rural and Municipal Aid at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. She reviewed the new County City Bridge Improvement Program, created in the 2024 regular session, reporting that phases one and two are complete, 45 bridges have been funded so far, and about $18.45 million has been authorized. She said roughly $6.549 million remains for phase three in the current fiscal year, with about $26.445 million in bridge applications still pending. For fiscal year 2026, the program will again have $25 million and will use four application phases. She also described a training resource, Local Bridges 101, and said a new executive advisor, Greg Meredith, has been brought in to help with the bridge program. Members asked how rollover applications would be handled, whether they would be re-evaluated with new applications, how the program would account for bridge longevity and load posting, and how isolated communities would be prioritized. Lewis said applicants not funded in FY25 would be contacted and could choose to roll their applications into FY26, and all applications would be evaluated together at the end of each phase. She said preservation projects are assessed for how much they extend a bridge’s life, and isolated community access bridges or closed bridges with no detour access receive priority. She also said the department aims for equitable distribution across regions and plans to produce a map showing where funds have been awarded. Lewis then turned to the County Priority Projects Program and the Local Assistance Road Program established in House Bill 546 and related resolutions. She said the application cycle opened June 1 and closes October 1, with 106 memoranda of agreement being prepared for awards in House Joint Resolution 46. She described updated application and reporting forms, a scoring matrix, and a County City Pavement Evaluation Manual used to rate projects based on preservation of assets, average daily traffic, recent improvements, safety, cost, and district priority. She said projects must be rehabilitation projects designed to restore the original condition of the road, cannot exceed $500,000, and must use local match percentages tied to the economic development grant program formula. She also reported on funding status for prior road projects, including completed, partially completed, pending, and underrun amounts that may be reauthorized. Committee members asked about photo documentation, online access to project materials, how to measure whether projects truly restore roads to original condition, and what happens when project costs exceed estimates. Lewis said the department is still working on how best to store and share the large volume of photos, and that projects are certified through district offices and local sign-off after completion. She said overages are the responsibility of the applicant because the state does not have additional money beyond the awarded amount. No formal votes were taken during the discussion.

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• now go on to our testifiers our first now go on to our testifiers our first testifier<00:32:15.559
• kind was saying it before you basically kind was saying it before you basically I'll<00:41:56.640
• There are 14 basic fields that are exchanged through the program: first name, last name, student MARS
• c><01:13:11.360> last through the program um first name last through the program um first name
• Back to this one: the first testifier today said additional resources will be needed and basically referred

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Governor Josh Green and First Lady Jamie Green.
• Former First Lady Gannett? Aroshi? Former Governor John D. Waiheʻe III and Mrs.
• When I first arrived in Hawaii in 1980, I didn't know a soul.
• <00:23:04.559> paral project in Hilo where legal aid paral project in Hilo where legal aid
• staff and Boards of the Legal Aid staff and Boards of the Legal Aid Society<00:40:33.960> of<

Keywords: House Agenda:, 910, house, all

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• where I cooked and served food for First where I cooked and served food for First Responders<00:
• She was a true public servant who always put her country first.
• servant who always put her country first servant who always put her country first she<02:11:14.360
• Well, let's go back to a little basic school chemistry and science on that.
• We breathe oxygen, basically, but the oxygen is what we carry in our bloodstreams, and so CO2 is basically

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• He will put America first at home. And abroad.
• Senator Shaheen and I were, when we first got here, we remember the state, I think it was the first state
• First of all, we've got to get our financial house in order.
• He said he was going to put AID through the wood chipper.
• who was fired basically by the Doge for not doing his job.

Keywords: committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy

Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.

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• Senator Wright, you're quorum present the first time the entire committees here.
• First, we're going to consider bills of president non-members of the committee when they get here.
• I'm jealous that I didn't think of it first.
• On prescription hearing AIDS. Senator Bradley, you're recognized to explain the bill. >> Thank.
• Chair first is any senator wish to be recorded on voting on bills before the committee today.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Talking a lot about financial aid, providing financial aid training and information for those folks.
• and providing financial aid training um and providing financial aid training um and information<00
• that's designed to serve lowincome first that's designed to serve lowincome first generation<00:
• <00:10:00.000> Outreach provide ongoing financial aid Outreach provide ongoing financial aid
• <00:10:41.000> event including our next financial aid event including our next financial aid

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee received an informational presentation from the Office of Higher Education on college access efforts, with a focus on FAFSA outreach, the Get Ready program, and Direct Admissions Minnesota. Wendy Robinson said OHE’s role is to provide nonpartisan information, partner with K-12, colleges, and community groups, and use statewide programs to expand awareness of higher education options and financial aid. She highlighted outreach through brochures, virtual sessions, conferences, the State Fair, and events serving specific populations, as well as the Lumina-funded Connect College grant and the federally funded Get Ready program, which serves about 7,500 low-income students across 14 capacity-building schools and 28 additional schools with tutoring, college visits, application help, and financial aid support. A member asked for demographic data on Get Ready students, and staff said they would provide it later. Robinson also reviewed FAFSA outreach, noting that last year was especially difficult for students because of federal FAFSA problems. OHE’s Ready Set FAFSA sessions drew 1,300 unique registrations in October and 939 in January, and the agency continued training K-12 and college staff on state aid programs, FAFSA simplification, and implementation of North Star Promise. OHE said it also held FAFSA completion events with partners, including at the State Fair, and planned another financial aid event in Duluth. The bulk of the presentation covered Direct Admissions Minnesota. Robinson said the program is now in its fourth year, with 55 participating colleges and universities and 182 participating high schools in the third cohort, serving just over 32,000 students. She described the program as a broad, collaborative model that sends students letters listing colleges that would admit them based on junior-year performance, while preserving student choice and waiving application fees for participating schools. She said the program is intended to reduce anxiety about admissions, encourage FAFSA completion, and keep more Minnesota students in-state. Robinson previewed second-year data showing continued positive outcomes, including higher FAFSA completion, increased college enrollment, and more students staying in Minnesota. Participation increased among students eligible for free and reduced lunch, rising from 21% in the first year to 40% in the second year. She noted a continuing concern about American Indian and Alaska Native students, whose FAFSA completion declined and whose participation numbers were lower in the newest cohort, and said the agency would continue to study that data. She also said some of the increase in free-and-reduced-lunch participation may reflect the impact of North Star Promise and related financial aid messaging. No votes or formal actions were taken.